Moscow, August 2. Vesti. Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Moscow, August 2. Vesti. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the personnel and veterans of the Airborne Forces on the Day of the Airborne Forces, noting the skilled and resolute actions of the paratroopers during the conduct of the special military operation.
Consensus
- Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to the personnel and veterans of the Airborne Forces on the Day of the VDV.
- The telegram was published on the official website of the Kremlin.
- Putin praised the Airborne Forces for their strong character, high professionalism, and brotherly solidarity.
- Putin specifically mentioned the actions of VDV personnel participating in the special military operation, emphasizing their heroism and courage on the most critical fronts.
- The Day of the VDV is observed annually on August 2 in Russia.
- Putin expressed confidence in the continued success of the VDV in fulfilling their missions and ensuring Russia's defense and national security.
Points of divergence
- A commemorative event was held the day before at the monument to General Vasily Margelov in the Khoroshevsky District, where participants laid flowers and conducted a memorial action. — vm
- A Russian officer previously shared insights on how the work of the VDV has changed in the zone of the special military operation. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Putin congratulated paratroopers on the day of the VDV — Коммерсантъ
- Vladimir Putin congratulated paratroopers on the Day of the VDV — Вечерняя Москва
- Putin congratulated paratroopers on the Day of the VDV — Вести
- Putin congratulated paratroopers on the Day of the VDV, noting their heroism and courage on the most responsible fronts of the SOF. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- People of strong constitution, strong in spirit, with an unyielding character, brotherly unity and mutual assistance — РИА Новости (Telegram)